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B.S. (1981) The Ohio State University
Ph.D. (1987) University of Kansas
Research Interests
My research program is focused on the
microbial ecology of vegetable products. A common theme
in my research is the study of microbial competition. The
tools we use to study microbial ecology range from PCR based
DNA figerprinting methods to mathematical models and computer
simulation programs for the growth (and death) of microorganisms
in foods. Applications include determining how starter cultures
can be used to control vegetable fermentations, and how
selected cultures of lactic acid bacteria can be used to
prevent the growth of microbial pathogens in minimally processed
vegetable products.
Agricultural
Research Service, Food Science Research Unit
http://ncsu.edu/foodscience/USDAARS
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